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XDCAM / XDCAM HDThe Sony XDCAM HD family of optical products includes two camcorders and two decks. The same Professional Disc media used in the standard definition version of the XDCAM system is also compatible with the new HD version. Now, professional users can record up to two hours of high definition content on the versatile optical media, maintaining their workflow continuity by combining HD resolution with the same IT-based benefits made possible by XDCAM technology since its initial launch in 2004.

Sony’s new Professional Disc recording media is a 12cm (5 inch) single-sided, rewritable optical disc with a capacity of 23.3GB. By achieving a track pitch of 0.32um with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and by utilizing blue-laser technology, the disc media is able to attain high-density recording almost 5 times that of DVD using red-laser.

High Transfer-rate Recording
The specially designed, dust, shock, and X-ray proof cartridge is constructed to be compatible with the new dual optical head recording system, enabling a maximum transfer-rate of 144Mbps (using 2 optical heads and 72Mbps (using 1 optical head). The recording material in the disc has been specially designed to have the sensitivity to handle these high transfer-rates.This unique combination of extensive recording capacity and high transfer-rate capability positions the disc ideally for broadcast and professional applications. The media will record approximately 85 minutes of SD content in DVCAM™ mode at 25 Mbps, and 120 minutes of HD content at 18 Mbps.

High Durability and Re-write Cycles
The Professional Disc provides the same features as standard optical formats, such as spilt second random access and ENG/EFP ready durability, which is a result of the fact that the optical head never touches the media. With the PFD-23 Professional Disc media, you can expect a minimum of 1,000 read/write/erase cycles under specified operating conditions and can achieve up to 10,000 read/write/erase cycles based on Sony testing done under ideal conditions (73 degrees F, 50% relative humidity). And with an archival life of over 50 years, the Professional Disc is a highly durable, reliable option in recording media.

Recording Times
 XDCAM HDXDCAM SD
HD/MPEG IMX35 Mbps VBR (60 min)
25 Mbps CBR (90 min)
18 Mbps VBR (120 min)
50 Mbps (MPEG IMX - 45 min)
40 Mbps (MPEG IMX - 55 min)
30 Mbps (MPEG IMX - 68 min)
DVCAM25 Mbps (85 min)25 Mbps (85 min)

SPECIFICATIONS*
ItemDescription
Cartridge Dimensions (mm)128.6 * 130.6 * 9.1
Disk Diameter (mm)120
Formatted Capacity (GB)23.3
Transfer Rate (Mbps)72 (1 optical head), 144 (2 optical heads)
Track Pitch (um)0.32
Erase/Write/Read Cycles1,000 - 10,000
Read Cycles (times)1,000,000
Raw Byte Error Rate0.0002
Estimated Shelf Life (years)50
Estimated Archival Life (years)50
Operating Condition
(temperature/humidity)
-5 – 55º C / 23 – 131º F
3 – 85%RH

Note:
*Sony Professional Recording Formats & Media Compatibility Guide
*Sony's Hardware Media Compatiblility Guide



5% Discount Eligible
5% Discount Eligible

Purchase XDCAM 23GB Pro Discs (PFD23A/2) between May 1 and May 31, 2012 and earn 5% Double Rewards on every dollar you spend and redeem it toward a range of products, gift cards or reimbursements.

*Normal Rewards 2.5%. For 5% reward, product must be invoiced and ship May 1 through May 31, 2012. Applies to PFD23A/2 only.

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